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New rules equalising motor insurance premiums for men and women, which comes
into force on Friday, could drive millions of female motorists off the road.

That is the claim in a new study by uSwitch.com, the price comparison website.
Michael Ossei, of uSwitch, said: “The new EU gender directive, which takes
effect in two days’ time, will result in premiums for women rising by up to
25 per cent.”

He added: “Thirteen per cent have said they will not be able to afford motor
insurance and 11 per cent fear they may have to sell their cars. More than
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